tlcstaff (TLC)Design-BuildAntique IronA Military Mystery This may be the only 1951 Schield Bantam ABM 51 military pull shovel in existence, according to owner Mike Rohleder of Ferdinand, Indiana. Rohleder acquired the machine 10 years ago and put it to work this summer at the Historical Construction Equipment Association’s (HCEA) annual convention. This cable-actuated digger was built for […]June 26, 2012Design-BuildDiesel hybrids take first, second at Le MansWhat would Steve McQueen think?  An Audi E-tron Quattro diesel-electric hybrid race car came in first at the 24 hours of Le Mans this weekend. The 510-horsepower Audi V-6 diesel-engine-powered car uses regenerative braking to push electical energy to the front wheels. And lest you think this was a fluke, the second place finisher […]June 20, 2012Design-BuildUniversities vs. Trade SchoolsThe Washington Post’s Robert Samuelson does admirable ju-jitsu on the notion that everybody should send their little darlings to a four-year college. If you work in construction or any of the trades and are a business owner or leader in your community, print this article and keep it in your wallet for frequent citation. Many feel there is […]June 14, 2012BusinessGet paid pronto: Better billing practices for better cash flowTips on creating an effective billing process. For businesses willing to invest the time and energy to build a more effective billing process, the rewards are worth the effort.June 1, 2012Class 3-6Trucks for LandscapingLow cab forward trucks offer features not available with pickups: much greater cargo volume, short bumper-to-back-of-cab dimensions and tight-wheel cut (angle of steering) that make them easy to maneuver in urban settings.May 29, 2012Landscaping equipmentMow Down Show Down13 new zero-turn mowers compete to put you on the fast track. We challenged mower manufacturers to highlight the features that make each a winner.May 28, 2012BusinessDame’s rocket is threat as invasive weedDame’s rocket has escaped from gardens and is rapidly invading the surrounding landscapes. Left unchecked, this beautiful, yet lethal plant will wreak havoc on the natural environment, threatening the survival of native plants and degrading habitat and water quality. Dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is a tall, short-lived perennial, which produces white, pink or purple flowers […]May 22, 2012Lawn maintenanceClimate ChangeFrom plants to pavement, Chicago officials are considering how to adapt. You should, too. Climate shifts may well have long-term implications for landscape contractors as regions that used to be cooler overall slowly become warmer and more prone to droughts in between heavy-but-sporadic rains.May 18, 2012BusinessGrowing pains: Adding a nurseryIt begins with a logical question: Why should I pay a wholesale distributor or plant broker for my landscape plants and trees when I could grow them myself? After all, most landscapers are good with plants, soil and maintenance, and already have a built-in customer base: their clients.May 15, 2012BusinessHolt Cat hires financial marketing managerErin Fogarty has joined the Holt Cat team as the financial marketing manager. Fogarty is responsible for leading Holt’s financial marketing team with offices in San Antonio, Austin, and Irving, Texas. Previously, Fogarty held the position of retail bank manager for Wells Fargo Bank. She has experience in a variety of different areas including the […]May 9, 2012Previous PagePage 72 of 341Next PageTop StoriesHomeNext-gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ mile range but no longer all-electricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.HomePebble Technology International introduces PebbleTec glass tileHomeBobcat unveils "RogueX3" autonomous, electric compact loaderHomeThe TurfMutt Foundation’s tips to keep pets safe this winterHomeConducting a great client property walkthrough
